By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Anthony Sheriff’s decked out F350 Ford pickup he uses to perform around Los Angeles as Drum Man, […]
Category: Compton
Longtime L.A. journalist, Betty Pleasant, has died
Wave Staff Report Former Los Angeles Wave columnist Betty Jean Pleasant, a longtime L.A. journalist whose “Soulvine” column defined the newspaper’s political and urban affairs […]
Sidewalk repair program needs fixing, official says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Calling Los Angeles’ program for repairing sidewalks broken like the sidewalks themselves, Controller Ron Galperin wants a comprehensive assessment […]
Abandoned Compton cemetery under new ownership
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — After 18 months, an abandoned cemetery here has a new owner and new hope for preserving the thousands of […]
Former Compton Mayor Perrodin appointed city attorney
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Former Mayor Eric Perrodin was appointed the new city attorney on a 3-0 vote with two abstentions during the […]
Compton walk for breast cancer celebrates 10 years
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Walk for a Cure for Breast Cancer continues to educate women on the importance of early detection […]
Compton mourns death of actor Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Residents of the city are mourning the death of a native son. Actor and comedian Anthony “AJ” Johnson, who […]
Compton councilwoman mourns death of twin brother
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The unexpected death of acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams sent shockwaves throughout the country this week. His death was […]
Compton appoints new council member, interim city manager
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton City Council took steps to ensure continuity in government operations by appointing a new council […]
Backpack giveaway gets students ready for school year
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — More than 1,000 backpacks, school supplies and groceries were distributed to Compton residents at Roosevelt Elementary School July 24. […]